Member for Upper Hunter, Michael Johnsen announced a huge boost for sports facilities in the region after the NSW Government advised it would invest $100 million in new and existing sports infrastructure across regional NSW.
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Mr Johnsen said the Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund, which is part of the Deputy Premier’s $1.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, will go towards improving the quality and quantity of sports venues in our regional areas.
“Sport is central to the lives of so many people living in the Upper Hunter Electorate,” Mr Johnsen said.
“This fund will go towards sports projects that will benefit the whole of our Electorate community, by encouraging participation and developing facilities that will allow our communities to host major sporting events.
“We are looking for projects that will not only improve the playing experience, but the fan experience.
“This could be an indoor sports centre, a football field or a multi-purpose complex with change rooms and a cafeteria.
“This fund provides a more streamlined and responsive approach to investment in NSW, and I will work with the local government and sporting groups to identify projects that will benefit the Upper Hunter electorate and help develop business cases to secure funding,, Mr Johnsen continued.
“So many of our sports stars were born and raised in regional NSW, and I want to make sure our local country kids continue to have the opportunity and facilities they deserve.
“Sport is also a significant economic driver, attracting investment and creating new jobs, and both amateur and professional sport events boost visitation whilst encouraging spending in the local community, which ultimately creates employment and a stronger local economy.
“The Nationals in Government want to ensure regional communities are vibrant and cohesive places to live, and sport is central to achieving that, and I look forward to hearing the ideas of local communities, local government and community members,” Mr Johnsen concluded.
Further information and program guidelines are available at www.nsw.gov.au/regionalsportinfrastructure